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- EVENT SPONSORS | Go West Summit
Event Sponsors Become a partner! Check out our Sponsor Menu and let's talk! Click on the logos below to visit the sponsor's website 2025 Destination Sponsor 2025 Principal Sponsors BWH Hotel Group Sponsor page Colorado Springs Sponsor page 2025 West Sponsors 2025 Go Sponsors 2025 State Sponsors 2025 Host State 2025 Event Sponsors 2024 Event Sponsors AIANTA AMERICA Journal Athotel Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort Big Bus Tours - San Francisco Delta Air Lines Edgewood Tahoe Resort Essentially America The Group Travel Leader Harveys Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino International Inbound Travel Association (IITA) United Airlines Utah.com VAX Vacation Access Visit Galveston 2024 State Sponsors Arizona Office of Tourism Colorado Tourism Office North Dakota Tourism South Dakota Department of Tourism Travel Nevada Travel Oregon Travel Texas Utah Office of Tourism Visit California Visit Idaho Washington State Tourism Alliance 2024 Destination Sponsors Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority South Tahoe Airporter Tahoe Cruises Vail Resorts/Heavenly Mountain Resort
- SUPPLIER REGISTRATION | Go West Summit
Supplier Registration Why Go West Summit? Face-to-face networking. Nothing replaces networking opportunities like a face-to-face, physical event. Network like a boss with multiple events designed to get you connected with the right people. Improved matching—system gives you more control. Go West Summit has upgraded and streamlined our appointment matching process to allow registrants the ability to view specific appointment opportunities and request a meeting – no more waiting for a final appointment schedule. Companies are ready to meet YOU! Responses to our 2024 post-event survey show buyers expect to bring a total of 4.2 million visitors into the US over the next 18 months with suppliers averaging 36 appointments each. We've updated and expanded our database to include more US-based domestic operators to help suppliers rebuild FAST! No gimmicks — just business! It’s simple: Go West Summit is dedicated to presenting an event that focuses on connecting suppliers with buyers and media from around the planet. Supplier registration details here .
- HOTEL INFORMATION | Go West Summit
Hotel Information Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel Savor beauty inside and out when you stay at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel. Set against a backdrop of swaying palm trees and the majestic San Jacinto Mountains, our perfect hotel in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs captures the essence of desert living. Find your oasis while lounging beside one of the area's largest outdoor pools or sipping a refreshing drink in one of our private cabanas. Slip into sweet dreams in rooms and suites redesigned to pamper and please with pillowtop mattresses and spa-inspired bathrooms. Celebrate the area while delighting in a meal at Date, our casual restaurant where locally grown fruit graces the menu. Rocks offers a trendy bar setting to unwind after a day of exploring the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Palm Springs Art Museum and boutique shops along the city's main thoroughfare. Indulge in the ultimate relaxation at Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel. >>Additional hotel information here >>Log in to view the booking links on your landing pages. *Please note that you must log in to your GWS account to book your room. Booking directly through the hotel website will show no availability during the week of the Summit. Palm Springs Convention Center The Palm Springs Convention Center is an extraordinary venue in the heart of Palm Springs, California. Walking distance to the coolest shops and hippest restaurants downtown, a quick 6-minute Uber drive from the airport, and home to Go West Summit 2025. Is it a 410-room Renaissance Hotel with over 180,000 square feet of meeting space, or a convention center with 410 guest rooms? No matter the program they work together to offer a seamless experience. Set against a backdrop of swaying palm trees and the majestic San Jacinto Mountains, the Palm Springs Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center captures the essence of desert living. Images courtesy Visit Greater Palm Springs
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No Gimmicks — Just Business Go West Summit is dedicated to connecting tourism industry suppliers with buyers and media from all over the world. Unlike other events, we focus solely on business-building and do not include superfluous activities. Our 36-year track record speaks for itself, as evidenced by the 2024 post-event survey which revealed that buyers expect to bring 4.2 million visitors into the US over the next 18 months, with attendees averaging 36 appointments each. Don't be swayed by flashy gimmicks; invest your time and money in a proven event format that delivers results. Go West to build business. Go West Summit is set to deliver an extraordinary B2B tourism convention experience paired with exciting adventures in January 2025. The event is designed to unite top-notch global tour operators with niche suppliers who offer tourism-related products or services in the American West. "GWS is the most important event for buyers to learn about travel products in the United States. It's great to have the opportunity to learn from tour industry partners again. I am looking forward to seeing you at Go West 2024 in Lake Tahoe." -Bob Wang, ZMS Travel Why Go West? Go West Summit is the ultimate destination for both domestic and international tour operators seeking to create and sustain an American West tourism experience. For nearly four decades, Go West Summit has consistently produced positive outcomes, serving as a platform where lucrative, enduring partnerships are established. We are proud to partner with the U.S. Commercial Service who assist in sourcing tour operators representing markets across the planet through their Trade Event Partnership Program. On average, attendees can expect to receive 42 pre-scheduled appointments through our user-friendly and efficient custom matching software. This software is designed to maximize your meeting experience. By matching tour operators from all over the world with suppliers based in the western United States, we create a business-friendly environment that increases your ROI. Who Qualifies to Attend? Buyers Internationally based tour operator or wholesaler US-based receptive operator Domestic tour operator All buyers must be an established operator selling pre-packaged or customized multi-day tours to Go West Summit states and produce a brochure and/or website promoting these tours. Pre-Qualified Media Pre-qualified media are invited to attend with a complimentary registration. Tourism Suppliers Suppliers from Canada and the following US states: ALASKA IDAHO NEW MEXICO TEXAS ARIZONA MISSOURI NORTH DAKOTA UTAH CALIFORNIA MONTANA OKLAHOMA WASHINGTON COLORADO NEBRASKA OREGON WYOMING HAWAII NEVADA SOUTH DAKOTA
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Search Results 31 items found for "" EVENT SPONSORS | Go West Summit Event Sponsors Become a partner! Check out our Sponsor Menu and let's talk! Click on the logos below to visit the sponsor's website 2025 Destination Sponsor 2025 Principal Sponsors BWH Hotel Group Sponsor page Colorado Springs Sponsor page 2025 West Sponsors 2025 Go Sponsors 2025 State Sponsors 2025 Host State 2025 Event Sponsors 2024 Event Sponsors AIANTA AMERICA Journal Athotel Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort Big Bus Tours - San Francisco Delta Air Lines Edgewood Tahoe Resort Essentially America The Group Travel Leader Harveys Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino International Inbound Travel Association (IITA) United Airlines Utah.com VAX Vacation Access Visit Galveston 2024 State Sponsors Arizona Office of Tourism Colorado Tourism Office North Dakota Tourism South Dakota Department of Tourism Travel Nevada Travel Oregon Travel Texas Utah Office of Tourism Visit California Visit Idaho Washington State Tourism Alliance 2024 Destination Sponsors Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority South Tahoe Airporter Tahoe Cruises Vail Resorts/Heavenly Mountain Resort HOTEL INFORMATION | Go West Summit Hotel Information Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel Savor beauty inside and out when you stay at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel. Set against a backdrop of swaying palm trees and the majestic San Jacinto Mountains, our perfect hotel in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs captures the essence of desert living. Find your oasis while lounging beside one of the areas largest outdoor pools or sipping a refreshing drink in one of our private cabanas. Slip into sweet dreams in rooms and suites redesigned to pamper and please with pillowtop mattresses and spa-inspired bathrooms. Celebrate the area while delighting in a meal at Date, our casual restaurant where locally grown fruit graces the menu. Rocks offers a trendy bar setting to unwind after a day of exploring the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Palm Springs Art Museum and boutique shops along the city's main thoroughfare. Indulge in the ultimate relaxation at Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel. >>Additional hotel information here >>Log in to view the booking links on your landing pages. Images courtesy Visit Greater Palm Springs EVENT OVERVIEW | Go West Summit Event Overview Take a peek at our 2024 ROI flyer. The effective strategy and all-encompassing itinerary of Go West's events aim to equip you with ample chances to engage in business deals, form connections, and enhance your knowledge on diverse subjects pertaining to the tourism sector. Multiday appointment sessions are attended by suppliers who represent destinations, properties, and attractions from the Western United States and Canada. Through a Trade Event Partnership Program with the US Commercial Service, we are able to source and invite tour operators representing markets across the planet. Our effective and easy-to-use, customizable appointment matching system (CAMSYS) ensures a successful meeting experience. By matching tour operators from around the globe with Western US - and Canadian-based suppliers in a one-on-one, business-friendly environment, Go West Summit is an event where exciting, profitable, and lasting relationships are born. Go West combines the conveniences of a large event with the intimacy of a smaller event, and we pride ourselves on our low supplier to tour operator ratio and are confident that you will find great value in attending the show and invite you to take part in the premier tourism event of the American West — Go West Summit. With more than three decades of innovation in the tourism industry, we invite you to "Go West" for business-relationship building, adventure, and inspiration. Upcoming Go West Summit Event Dates and Locations 2025 Go West Summit: January 6-9, at the Palm Springs Convention Center Palm Springs, California Now Accepting RFPs! Click this link to learn more about bringing Go West Summit to your destination. SUPPLIER REGISTRATION | Go West Summit Supplier Registration Why Go West Summit? Face-to-face networking. Nothing replaces networking opportunities like a face-to-face, physical event. Network like a boss with multiple events designed to get you connected with the right people. Improved matching—system gives you more control. Go West Summit has upgraded and streamlined our appointment matching process to allow registrants the ability to view specific appointment opportunities and request a meeting – no more waiting for a final appointment schedule. Companies are ready to meet YOU! Responses to our 2024 post-event survey show buyers expect to bring a total of 4.2 million visitors into the US over the next 18 months with suppliers averaging 36 appointments each. We've updated and expanded our database to include more US-based domestic operators to help suppliers rebuild FAST! No gimmicks — just business! It’s simple: Go West Summit is dedicated to presenting an event that focuses on connecting suppliers with buyers and media from around the planet. Supplier registration details here . HOW TO SUMMIT | Go West Summit How To Summit Glossary of Terms Click here to open a handy PDF that will help you navigate your way through all the industry-specific terms used at Go West Summit. Preparing for Go West Summit Click here to open a PDF "How to Summit" text document to help you get the most business out of this event. Click here for a helpful checklist of what you will need to be prepared for the Summit. How to Summit Webinar: We presented an hour-long webinar designed to increase your chances of a successful Summit. Click here to view the recording on YouTube. Preparing for Appointments Improved matching system gives you more control! Go West Summit has created an innovative alternative to our traditional meeting format that allows you to view specific appointment opportunities and request a meeting; no more waiting for a final appointment schedule. Click here to learn how to review companies to meet with, select appointments, and approve appointment requests. If you missed the How to Summit webinar, click here to view the recoding on YouTube. A consolidated cheat sheet can be found here . Click here to open an informational PDF describing how to prepare for your appointments at Go West Summit, "Your Appointment Schedule is Finalized...Now What?" See a sample profile sheet here . See a sample DMO lead sheet here . See a sample Supplier lead sheet here . Privacy Policy | Go West Summit Privacy Policy At International Tourism Marketing, we recognize the importance of privacy to our website visitors and event registrants. 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You also have the right to request International Tourism Marketing to complete information you believe is incomplete. STATE ITINERARIES | Go West Summit State Itineraries Click the state names below to view specially designed itineraries created just for Go West Summit! Alaska Arizona California Colorado Idaho Missouri Montana Nebraska North Dakota Nevada Oregon Oklahoma South Dakota Texas Utah Washington Wyoming Site Terms | Go West Summit Site Terms MEDIA REGISTRATION | Go West Summit Media Registration Why Go West Summit? Face-to-face networking. Nothing replaces networking opportunities like a face-to-face, physical event. Network like a boss with multiple events designed to get you connected with the right people. Improved matching—system gives you more control. Go West Summit has upgraded and streamlined our appointment matching process to allow registrants the ability to view specific appointment opportunities and request a meeting – no more waiting for a final appointment schedule. Companies are ready to meet YOU! Responses to our 2024 post-event survey show buyers expect to bring a total of 4.2 million visitors into the US over the next 18 months with attendees averaging 36 appointments each and buyers attending with mostly FULL (up to 74) appointments each! Media attendees get to choose EXACTLY who they want to meet thanks to our easy-to-use direct scheduling platform. No gimmicks — just business! It’s simple: Go West Summit is dedicated to presenting an event that focuses on connecting suppliers with buyers and media from around the planet. Media registration details here . Aerial Tramway | Go West Summit When: Friday, January 10, First Tram up at 10:00 am. Last Tram up at 8:00 pm. Last Tram down at 9:30 pm. Where: Palm Springs Aerial Tramway 1 Tramway Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Experience: During the approximately ten-minute journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering picturesque and spectacular vistas of the valley floor below. Once you reach the Mountain Station—elevation 8,516 feet—enjoy two restaurants, observation decks, natural history museum, two documentary theaters, a gift shop and over 50 miles of hiking trails. Please note that guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from The Aerial Tramway. How to Book: Show your GWS name badge at Aerial Tramway ticket booth for your complimentary ticket. Advance reservations are NOT required. Cost: Free for all Go West Summit attendees. You must show your badge to access this experience, no exceptions. Non-badge holders and guests may pay on-site. CONTACT | Go West Summit Contact First name Last name Email Write a message SUBMIT Thanks for submitting! Search Results | Go West Summit Search Results 30 items found for "" DESTINATION DAY | Go West Summit Destination Day Image courtesy Visit Greater Palm Springs New for 2025! Destination Day offers more access and control to all Go West Summit attendees wishing to explore Palm Springs by offering discounted tickets or free admission to some truly incredible experiences. Click on the images below for additional information on each activity. Booking links are available on your GWS account page after you approve your name badge. Attending the event without a login? Email the GWS team for booking information. ABOUT US | Go West Summit ITM/History ITM Staff Mary Motsenbocker President Bob Rebello Vice President Julianne Krogseng International Marketing Director Christine Cool Marketing Director Contact Information For specific questions on Go West Summit, please visit the "Contact Us " page. International Tourism Marketing, Inc. 5994 South Holly St. #147 Greenwood Village CO 80111 Tel: 303-850-7144 History International Tourism Marketing, Inc. was established in 1990 by President Mary Motsenbocker. ITM provides professional marketing services throughout the Western United States, including the American Rocky Mountain Region and the Southwest. ITM is an inbound, international tourism destination marketing organization representing various public and private sector tourism associations and companies. ITM is an international specialist developing tour operator/supplier relationships, airline cooperative marketing programs, airport route development marketing programs, public relations and media programs, familiarization tour planning and special events coordination. ITM is also a meeting planning company in industries outside of tourism. Go West Summit is a premier travel trade marketplace produced by International Tourism Marketing, Inc (ITM). Go West Summit is a marketplace that brings together the highest quality suppliers in the western states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The Summit provides the international - and US - based receptive tour operators a venue to meet with suppliers from the American West to generate tourism business into the Western United States. The Summit is regarded by participating tourism and travel professional as a premier conference—among the best of its type—as well as an efficient and economical mechanism for booking international business. EVENT SPONSORS | Go West Summit Event Sponsors Become a partner! Check out our Sponsor Menu and let's talk! Click on the logos below to visit the sponsor's website 2025 Destination Sponsor 2025 Principal Sponsors BWH Hotel Group Sponsor page Colorado Springs Sponsor page 2025 West Sponsors 2025 Go Sponsors 2025 State Sponsors 2025 Host State 2025 Event Sponsors 2024 Event Sponsors AIANTA AMERICA Journal Athotel Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort Big Bus Tours - San Francisco Delta Air Lines Edgewood Tahoe Resort Essentially America The Group Travel Leader Harveys Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino International Inbound Travel Association (IITA) United Airlines Utah.com VAX Vacation Access Visit Galveston 2024 State Sponsors Arizona Office of Tourism Colorado Tourism Office North Dakota Tourism South Dakota Department of Tourism Travel Nevada Travel Oregon Travel Texas Utah Office of Tourism Visit California Visit Idaho Washington State Tourism Alliance 2024 Destination Sponsors Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority South Tahoe Airporter Tahoe Cruises Vail Resorts/Heavenly Mountain Resort Golf Experience | Go West Summit When: Friday, January 10, 2025 Tee Times staggered between 11:40AM - 12:20PM Where: Desert Willow Golf Resort 38-995 Desert Willow Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 Experience: The inaugural Go West Summit Golf Experience at Desert Willow Golf Resort will be more than just a great day out on the links but will serve as an extension of your valuable business development meetings during the Summit itself. Our networking format will pair up golfers of all levels as well as non-golfers for a day of friendly camaraderie and valuable relationship building through strategically aligned buyer and supplier foursome pairings for business development matchmaking. Please note that guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from Desert Willow Golf Resort. How to Book: Log in to your GWS account page to find booking links. Cost: An attractive $125 green fee ($100 off regular rates for January), will secure your spot on this beautiful desert course and enhance your productive business appointments from the Summit itself. Colorado Springs Sponsor page | Go West Summit Destination Details Colorado Springs is part of the Pikes Peak Region in central Colorado just one hour south of the state’s capital, Denver. Visitors arrive using the Denver International Airport (DEN) or fly directly from one of many U.S. cities into the Colorado Springs Airport (COS). Known for its scenic beauty, iconic attractions and wide variety of outdoor activities and adventures, Colorado Springs is a great addition to your Colorado or Western United States activity. Clients can count on unique experiences that will be the envy of their friends, family and followers. Colorado Springs provides urban amenities such as world-class museums and vibrant culinary and cultural landscapes. But within minutes, one can find themselves in the mountains, surrounded by towering pine trees, breathing in the crisp mountain air and soaking in the plentiful sunshine. Top Attractions Pikes Peak – National Historic Landmark Cog Railway to the summit of Pikes Peak Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center Garden of the Gods Park Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon Dinner & Show Space Discovery Center Glen Eyrie Castle Miramont Castle U.S. Air Force Academy U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Cave of the Winds Mountain Park Manitou Cliff Dwellings The Broadmoor Seven Falls Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Tours (Cripple Creek) Gaming Casinos (Cripple Creek) Royal Gorge Bridge & Park (Canon City) Royal Gorge Route Railroad (Canon City) Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience (Canon City) Future Attractions Sunset Amphitheater (2024) U.S. Senior Open (2025) New Visitor Center at United States Air Force Academy (2026) Renovated Chapel at United States Air Force Academy (2027) Top Activities Two nature centers Hiking in Pike National Forest Horseback riding in Pike National Forest Horseback riding in Garden of the Gods Rock climbing Whitewater rafting Bird & wildlife viewing Cycling E-bike & Segway tours ATV tours Fishing Paddle Board Yoga Scenic drives Golfing Your Go West Summit Contact Amy Long Chief Innovation Officer Phone: +1 719-685-7630 Email: Amy@VisitCOS.com Web: www.VisitCOS.com BWH Sponsor page | Go West Summit Company Details BWH Hotel Group® is a leading, global hospitality network comprised of three hotel companies, including WorldHotels™ Collection, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotel Group®. Built on the foundation of Best Western Hotels & Resorts (BWHR), an iconic hotel brand that boasts over 70 years of legacy and experience, BWH Hotel Group was formed following BWHR’s acquisition of another renowned hotel brand, WorldHotels Collection. WorldHotels boasts a stunning collection of hotels and resorts in premier destinations around the world in the upper upscale and luxury segments. With SureStay Hotel Group already experiencing tremendous success in the economy segment under the guidance of BWHR, the WorldHotels Collection acquisition brought together three standout companies and created a portfolio of hotel options in every market segment – from economy to luxury. Links >>Pet Friendly Hotels >>Promotional Video >>Hit the Road with Best Western >>National Parks Hotels >>Top Beach Destinations >>Our Brand Portfolio Stay Connected • BWH Home • Travel Zone Your Go West Summit Contacts Sandi Lackey Associate Director, Worldwide Sales Phone | 630-730-5682 Email | Sandi.Lackey@bwhhotelgroup.com Rolland Cheng Worldwide Sales Manager Phone | 407-802-2288 Email | Rolland.Cheng@bwh.com Behind the Wheel | Go West Summit When: Friday, January 10, 2025; 8:00 – 10:00 am Where: BMW Performance Center 86050 Jasper Lane, Thermal, CA 92274 Experience: This program includes driving various BMW models, including M models, for multiple laps. Driving a BMW X model on an off-road course. A Hot Lap with a certified BMW instructor to demonstrate a BMW’s full performance potential. Please note that guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from The BMW Performance Center. How to Book: Log in to your GWS account page to find booking links. Limited availability. A credit card will be required at the time of booking. Cost: $199.00 per person, which represents a 40% discount off retail price. Cancellation: To avoid a cancellation penalty of $199.00 per person, all cancellations must be received more than 2-weeks prior to the driving experience. No refunds will be provided for cancellations 14-days or less prior to the event. Living Desert | Go West Summit When: Friday, January 10, 2025 Zoo hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Buyer Safari Tour begins at 9:00 am Where: The Living Desert 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Experience: The Living Desert is a Zoo like no other, learn about the vast variety of creatures and plants from the desert regions of the world. Explore the beauty of animal and plant species in the rocky terrain and canyons of North America, the grasslands and plains of Africa and journey down under through Australia. Your journey will feature more than 1,600 species of plants and 150 species of animals. Buyer Experience – space is limited for the complimentary private safari tour, including a Giraffe Feeding, scheduled to begin at 9:00 am. Additional details will be provided at the time of booking. Buyers wishing to not take the safari tour may still visit on their own during regular business hours. Supplier Experience: 50% discount off general admission. $19.95 per person versus retail cost of $39.95. Zoo hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Please note that guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from The Living Desert. How to Book: Buyers may reserve their spot on the private safari tour by logging in to your GWS account page to find booking links. Buyers wishing only to visit, and Suppliers may visit the Living Desert by showing their Go West Summit badge at the admissions window. No advance reservation is required for general admission. Cost: Suppliers: $19.95 per person. Buyers: Free! Must show GWS name badge at admission window to receive discount. Cancellation: Request any private safari tour cancellations 72 hours in advance. Aerial Tramway | Go West Summit When: Friday, January 10, First Tram up at 10:00 am. Last Tram up at 8:00 pm. Last Tram down at 9:30 pm. Where: Palm Springs Aerial Tramway 1 Tramway Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Experience: During the approximately ten-minute journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering picturesque and spectacular vistas of the valley floor below. Once you reach the Mountain Station—elevation 8,516 feet—enjoy two restaurants, observation decks, natural history museum, two documentary theaters, a gift shop and over 50 miles of hiking trails. Please note that guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from The Aerial Tramway. How to Book: Show your GWS name badge at Aerial Tramway ticket booth for your complimentary ticket. Advance reservations are NOT required. Cost: Free for all Go West Summit attendees. You must show your badge to access this experience, no exceptions. Non-badge holders and guests may pay on-site. WHO CAN ATTEND? | Go West Summit BUYERS Buyers Who Qualifies to Attend? Qualified buyers of US travel products and services Internationally based tour operator or wholesaler US-based receptive operator Large volume domestic tour operator sourcing own product All buyers must be an established operator selling pre-packaged or customized multiday tours to Go West Summit states or Canadian provinces, produce a brochure promoting these tours, and have a working website. (Pages or groups on social media sites do not qualify.) Appointments are conducted in English; translators are invited to attend at the secondary delegate registration cost. Your Registration Package Includes: One set of pre-scheduled appointments (until the appointment selection process closes) One breakfast, three lunches, and evening events with fun, food, and dancing! Discounted hotel rates FAM Trip consideration Delegate profile directory “Best of the West” itineraries Cancellation Policy Attendees who wish to cancel on or before November 1, 2024: Full refund (less a $75 processing fee) November 2, 2024-December 1, 2024: 50% refund will be granted. No refunds after December 2, 2024, for no—shows or “acts of God.” Cancellation requests must be sent here. Required Presence: Future attendance at Go West Summit will be reviewed for those who cancel immediately after being declined for FAM trips, do not honor scheduled appointments, or use their appointment time inappropriately. Register Today! Buyers are invited to register for $245. Click the button below and complete your request to participate. Our qualifications team will get right to work! Register STATE ITINERARIES | Go West Summit State Itineraries Click the state names below to view specially designed itineraries created just for Go West Summit! Alaska Arizona California Colorado Idaho Missouri Montana Nebraska North Dakota Nevada Oregon Oklahoma South Dakota Texas Utah Washington Wyoming Shopping Spree | Go West Summit When: Friday, January 10, 2025; 10:00 am – 2:30 pm Where: Desert Hills Premium Outlets Coach departs from the Palm Springs Convention Center at 10:00 am. Coach will return from Desert Hills to the Palm Springs Convention Center at 2:30 pm. Departure location is Entry 3; Tour Group Arrival & Departure at Desert Hills Premium Outlets. Self-drive option: 48400 Seminole Drive, Cabazon, CA 92230. Complimentary self-parking. Experience: Compliment your stay in Greater Palm Springs with a bit of retail therapy at Desert Hills Premium Outlets. Known for its mix of high-end designer stores, such as Celine, David Yurman, Balenciaga, Givenchy and everyday brands you love, like Bath & Body Works, Converse, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren and Fabletics. Desert Hills Premium Outlets will offer all registered participants an exclusive shopping experience which includes a Welcome Bag, Digital Coupon Book, Swag, and Specialty Experiences. How to Book: Log in to your GWS account page to find booking links. Limited availability. Reservations are required to secure your spot on the coach. For those choosing the self-drive option, reservations are required to obtain the discounts and amenities provided by Desert Hills Premium Outlets. Cost: Free for all GWS attendees Cancellation: For those registered to transfer via the provided coach, request any cancellations 7 days in advance. Otherwise, no cancellation fees are applicable. Previous 1 2 3 Next Previous 1 2 3 Next